Literary Elements
What is the tone of a story? Can you give an example?
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. Example: A cheerful tone can be seen in a story about a happy family
What does impulsive mean? Use it in a sentence.
Impulsive means acting without thinking. Sentence: He made an impulsive decision to buy the expensive video game.
How do tone and mood differ? Give an example of each.
Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling. Example: A sarcastic tone vs. a tense mood in a thriller.
What is a simile? Provide an example.
A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as." Example: "He runs like the wind."
Define mood in your own words and provide an example.
Mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story. Example: A scary mood can be created in a horror story
Define volley and use it in a sentence.
Volley means a series of shots or actions. Sentence: The tennis player returned the ball with a powerful volley.)
Give an example of figurative language and explain its meaning
Personification, like "The wind whispered," adds emotion to the description.
What is an idiom? Provide an example.
An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words. Example: "It's raining cats and dogs."
What is a theme? Why is it important?
A theme is the main idea or message of a story. It’s important because it helps readers understand the deeper meaning.
What does adherent mean? Create a sentence.
Adherent means someone who supports a particular idea. Sentence: She is an adherent of healthy eating habits.)
Why is perspective important in a story?
Perspective affects how events are perceived; a first-person narrator may present a biased view
What does onomatopoeia mean? Give an example.
Onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like what they describe. Example: "buzz," "clang," "sizzle."
Provide an example of figurative language and explain its impact.
A metaphor, like "Time is a thief," suggests that time steals moments from our lives, adding depth to the meaning.
What does redeem mean? Use it in a sentence.
Redeem means to recover or save something. Sentence: He hoped to redeem his reputation after the mistake.
Compare first-person and third-person perspectives.
First-person uses "I" and gives personal insight, while third-person uses "he/she" and offers a broader view of events.
Provide an example of allusion and explain its significance.
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, or work. Example: "He’s a real Romeo with the ladies." This alludes to Shakespeare’s character, suggesting he is romantic.
How does setting influence a story? Give an example.
The setting can affect the mood and events, like a dark forest can create a tense atmosphere.)
Define oblique and use it in a sentence.
Oblique means slanting or indirect. Sentence: The oblique angle made the painting more interesting.
How can the narrator’s point of view change how a story is told?
Perspective shapes the reader's understanding and empathy. A first-person narrator provides personal insights, while a third-person narrator can offer a broader view.
Explain the difference between metaphor and simile.
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as," while a simile uses "like" or "as."